V For Vendetta

V for Vendetta is an American movie that was released in 2006. The movie was written by Wachowski Brothers and directed by James Mc Teigue. David Moore first wrote the story in V for Vendetta in his graphic novel that was published in 1983 with the same title. The main stars in this movie include Hugo Weaving, Rupert Graves and Natalie Portman.

The movie’s plot and themes

V for Vendetta tells the story of a masked character V, who rebels against a dictatorial regime in England in the 2020s. The movie begins with the masked character rescuing a young woman named Evey from a group of men who attempted to rape her. The next scenes in the movie give the viewer V’s history in prison, the injustices in prison, and his escape from prison. The movie portrays V as a victim of dictatorship and appeals to viewers to support protests against such government systems. V gains support from citizens who are dissatisfied with government’s control over their lives. V manages to convince dissatisfied citizens to participate in a mass protest in masks to protect their identities.

One of the major themes in this movie is rebellion against injustices from dictatorial governments. The movie highlights some of the injustices that citizens experience under such regimes. V’s actions encourage citizens to stand against such injustices. V for Vendetta demonstrates how government officials use their authority and power. Sultor’s address to the nation demonstrates his power over nationals. Another theme in this movie is prejudice based on stereotypes. The dictatorial government seems to discriminate some citizens because of their religion and sexual orientation. Through V rebellion, the movie advocates for individual accountability and responsibility to freedom. His rebellion seems to suggest that people should not give up their freedom and rights but instead should fight for what they deserve.

A review of V for Vendetta

V for Vendatta was received well when released in 2006. Online reviews indicate that the movie is an entertaining political thriller. Viewers appreciate the themes in the movie especially the fight against oppressive political systems and discrimination. Critics of the movie describe V as a terrorist or vigilante who encourages violence as a way of expressing dissatisfaction. Critics argue that violence or mass protests are not the right way to express one’s position or opinion. V is portrayed as a hero who successfully fights a government system, which is not practical in real life. The idea to portray V as a masked character fails with multiple descriptions and references to V as “he.”